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Can Non-SE camera flash bulbs be used with SE K750? |
bijitendra
Joined: Apr 20, 2005
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From: Utopia
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ok, the title says it loud. Can i use an ordinary camera flash available in the market (with slight modifications, of course) with my k750??
Has any1 done/tried it b4? Pls do let me know
Phones: Ericsson 3618 > Nokia 2100 (thrashed) > Samsung C100 (sold2my best pal) > Samsung X600 (lost) > SE T630 > SE K700 (given to cousin)> SE K750 > SE W800 |
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JK
Joined: Feb 24, 2005
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From: S. Africa - JOZI
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And your reason would be? |
max_wedge
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well, that could be a lot of work 
First, you have to find a flash unit that runs on the same voltage as the SE unit. Then you need to remove the hotshoe contact, and graft a fastport conector in it's place, ensuring the power is wired in correctly.
That is probably only the start - you may need to redesign the flash curcuitry, work out a table of flash settings mapped to the SE camera values, and god knows what else
Having done all that, you may find the flash will only operate if it is able to communicate with the SE phone, so you will then need to design and program (or steal from the SE flash unit) a microprocessor to install in the aftermarket flash unit.
Compared to all that, the SE flash unit is actually pretty damn cheap and convenient!!! |
jeko.uk
Joined: Dec 31, 2004
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the se flash can be found here for £19.95
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/6228.htm
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JK
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I think he wants a specially modified one to communicate with aliens in outaspace!!!  |
bijitendra
Joined: Apr 20, 2005
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From: Utopia
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no actually we dont have any1 selling the original se unit here in india, and getting it ordered means importing it from somewhere else and thats gonna cost me a fortune
anyways.... the procedure seems a hell lot to me and looks like i have to be contented with the twin-headlights that the k750 comes bundled with !!!
Phones: Ericsson 3618 > Nokia 2100 (thrashed) > Samsung C100 (sold2my best pal) > Samsung X600 (lost) > SE T630 > SE K700 (given to cousin)> SE K750 > SE W800 |
max_wedge
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hehe, yeah twin headlights, good descriotion Better spread than the K700, but not a true flash... |
JK
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Im still curious as to why u want it? coz AFAIK its not broken or anything... dont u like it or what? |
s0real
Joined: Jun 15, 2005
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it'd probably be cheaper / easier to buy a 2mp camera with built in flash and use that instead... |
bijitendra
Joined: Apr 20, 2005
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Its not broken or anything. The problem is that the original MXE-60 flash is not available for sale here in India, and i want a proper flash with the K750 as I have seen the quality of pics taken by the 750 in the dark with a flash, its much, MUCH better than the headlights.
see 4 urself, on this test/review:
http://gsmarena.com/review.php3?idReview=46&idPage=2
Now I hope u can understand why I need a flash so badly 
Phones: Ericsson 3618 > Nokia 2100 (thrashed) > Samsung C100 (sold2my best pal) > Samsung X600 (lost) > SE T630 > SE K700 (given to cousin)> SE K750 > SE W800 |
max_wedge
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I see your point |
empty
Joined: Nov 24, 2002
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Maybe a slave flash would work. Slave flashes sense the flash from the primary flash then fire to add light. I'm not sure if the flash on the phone is strong enough to trigger a slave though. and you would have to hold it in your hand which would be a bit silly |
bijitendra
Joined: Apr 20, 2005
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do u think the slave will actually work? i have no problem holding it in my hand as long as it is small enough to be carried in my pockets.
BTW i hope u r not referring to that huge AC-powered floodlight that some videographers move about with!!  lol  |
max_wedge
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No, since the K750 doesn't have a flash. The camera light brightens about 1 second before the picture is actually captured, by which time the slave flash will already have fired.
If the slave flash can have a delay set, and you can work out the exact time that the K750 light brightens before capturing, you might be able to get it, but I expect the timing will be too difficult to get just right. |
snoop69
Joined: Aug 24, 2005
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Are you the same person who cannot afford an adapter & a set of headphones???? |
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Posted: 2005-08-16 14:51
